Assorted Small Laces

On this page I've posted a variety of
small lace pieces, study samples, and other pieces for which there
was no space on the main pages. Included are bobbin lace,
needlepoint lace, filet, and several other structures. All
have been sold, and have been left posted for informational
purposes.

Point de Gaze Border

Bobbin Lace Square

Unusual braided lace design.
At a glance, one might assume this to be needlepoint. The
design is based on braids with picots along with leaves.
Effective designing with minimal means. 5½"x
5½".
[L-1012]

Needlepoint Rondel

Brussels Lace Plastron

This is Duchesse bobbin
lace, with an insert of Point de Gaze needle lace (Rose
Point). The entire piece has been sewed onto a piece of
net. There is a hole in the point de gaze mesh in the upper
right. 6" x 14."
[L-3017]

Torchon Rondels

A pair of rondels, each 5
1/4" across. A combination of half stitch, braiding and
leaves.
[L-362*]

Filet Lace Band

This band is bordered on both ends and along one
side. 4" x 30 3/4".
[L-3019.]

Tatting

A gently curving row of
circular tatted motifs. 2½" x 11".
[L-536*]

Princess Applique Oval

Assorted pre-woven tapes were
assembled and attached or appliquéd to machine net to make this
oval doily. 5 3/4" x 9".
[L-681]

Point de Venise Medallion

Crocheted Collar

The unique design of this
collar requires that it be stitched to a fabric if it is to be
worn, as the individual parts otherwise flop around. It is an
effective use of tiered, 3-dimensional flower forms,
openwork and veined leaves. 3½" x 17½."
[L-125]

Tatted Rondel

Well-crafted border of
tatting on a small circular cloth. Very small stain in center.
8" across.
[L-171*]

Reticella Needlepoint Insertion

Tatted Edging

Nanduti Lace Oval

The contrasting yellow and
black threads create effective shading in the petals edging this
Paraguayan lace. Each of the six large circles is filled with a
different needle-woven pattern. Modern. 10" x 6".
[L-33*]

Point de Gaze Collar

This minute Belgian
needle-lace collar is in bad condition, with many breaks
in the gauze mesh, but it is a fascinating study piece. The combination of flowers and lattice-work is
unique. 19th century. 2" at the widest point;
11½" long.
[L-3016.]

Crocheted Cuffs

These intriguing crocheted
cuffs are likewise in poor condition, with many of the brides
broken. In design, they appear to represent an early attempt to imitate
needle-lace patterning, but the curious shapes assume a life of
their own. 3½" x 8½".
[L-185]

Beds Maltese Collar

Tatted Collar

The work in this collar was
enhanced by the incorporation of a cord that
undulated in thickness--called "Coronation Cord,"
Patty Dowden tells me. This English wrapped cord nicely complements
the tiny circular tatted motifs.
[L-1008]

Reticella Oval

Small needle lace oval
of the reticella type. 3½" x 6".
[L-19*]

Tatted Purse

This small tatted purse
combines an undulating cord with tiny tatted circles.
Front and back of this gray and pale gray-blue purse are the
same. The piece is quite
fragile. 7½" x 8."
[L-103*]